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The CAE tools are used in this work to assess and optimize the designs produced within the CREO software, which is used for the optimization of the oil filter support bracket used in our vehicles that are malfunctioning on the field in the South African market. Finite Element Analysis was used to validate the bracket's endurance and other characteristics. The bracket is subjected to both static and dynamic analysis, as well as mode and stress analysis. The new design is optimized using form and topology optimization methods to reduce the breakage failure of the Fuel filter support bracket and increase the stiffness of the bracket. The optimized design generated by the CAE tool is then empirically verified. The new design results in tension levels that must be lower than the material's durability limit, add to greater mass while costing less, and is efficient in mounting assembly. The CAE tool findings had a very high match with the testing results.